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VK12 FGO

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,751 mi
Last recorded62,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 62,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,151 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 52,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2020 37,368 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 31,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inside edge, advise regular checks or replace

Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,476 miles

rear tyres wearing faster on inside edge

very slight buckle n/s/f wheel

Fail 13 Mar 2017 24,476 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear tyres wearing faster on inside edge

very slight buckle n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped in inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise regular checks or replace, tyre on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 15,480 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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VK12 FGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 FGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK12 FGO registered?

VK12 FGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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